Books About Taking Action

The Best Taking Action Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about taking action? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Earth Day
The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Taking Action

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

Earth Day

By Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon (Illustrator) · Robin Hill School series

Emma doubts her Earth Day ideas until small actions reveal big impacts.

32 pages· 267 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 73 ratings
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Summary: Emma feels her Earth Day ideas aren't enough, but with guidance from her dad and teacher, she discovers that even small actions can make a big difference. Can Emma inspire her classmates to help save the Earth?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Sylvie

By Jean Reidy, Lucy Ruth Cummins (Illustrator)

A hidden spider risks it all to unite her apartment's residents.

40 pages· 464 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 366 ratings
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Summary: Sylvie, a small spider, watches over her apartment's residents from her hidden perch. As she notices something missing in their lives, she faces a dilemma: remain unseen or take a bold step to help them. With a painter, a proper lady, a man with a plan, and a girl with a brave tortoise, Sylvie's audacious idea could change everything. Can she overcome her fears and bring them together, risking the spotlight she’s always avoided?
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

The Girl with Big, Big Questions

A curious girl discovers the power of asking big questions.

32 pages· 460 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 269 ratings
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Summary: A curious girl with twinkling eyes asks big questions like, "Why can't people live on the moon?" Her inquiries make some uncomfortable, but she learns they can solve problems. Join her journey of discovery and celebrate the joy of learning in a world that doesn't always welcome big questions. Will her persistence change minds and open new possibilities?
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